Saturday, March 4, 2023

Paine Field March 4

Last week new engines were installed on ZB809 Lufthansa 787-9 line 913, this morning it was on the runway for taxi checks. It may go out for a functional check flight later today.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Paine Field March 3

ZE273 Gulf Air 787-9 line 1085 A9C-FJ on the flightline after painting last week.
WF376 China Postal Airlines 777F B-221X departed on a functional check flight. Delivery flight scheduled for March 9.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Paine Field March 2

WH003 777-9 N779XY departed on a functional check flight. Will be ferried to Boeing Field March 7 for fuel jettison flight testing.
Korean Air 787-9 line 1077 moves to the factory next week to begin NOE rework.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Paine Field March 1

VH010 KC-46A 15-46010 departed on a B-1 flight but returned early due to a flight control issue. Fire trucks were standing by to check for hot brakes after the high speed landing.Will be ferried off site next week for repaint.